Remote QA Specialist

Summary

Join our team as a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the quality and reliability of our products and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct thorough testing, and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of QA methodologies, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. Responsibilities include identifying and addressing issues, performing various types of testing, documenting results, and conducting root cause analysis. The role requires proven experience in software QA, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and collaboration abilities. A "can-do" attitude is essential. Remote work is possible.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on manual testing
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools and processes
• 4-5 years Linux experience, including compiling software, command line and debugging tools
• Knowledge and experience of Docker and Kubernetes
• Basic knowledge of version control systems, specifically Git
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality results

Responsibilities

• Find a cause of the issue and test to check the fix works in a complex environment involving multi-tier web applications
• Perform functional, regression and performance testing to identify and report defects or inconsistencies in product functionality
• Collaborate with product development and project management teams to understand project requirements and provide input on testability and quality aspects
• Document and track test results, issues and resolution efforts to ensure clear communication and visibility of QA activities
• Conduct root cause analysis for identified defects and work with the development team to facilitate timely resolutions
• Contribute to the establishment and enhancement of quality assurance standards and best practices within the organization
• Active participation on regular internal QA calls
• Hands-on troubleshooting sessions with customers via video conferencing and/or remote desktop tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks is a plus (e.g., Cypress, Cppunit)
• Experience working in an open source environment is a plus

Benefits

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